Students and faculty at Cal Poly reported difficulties attending classes due to extreme heat and inadequate air conditioning during a recent weather warning.
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Newsom explores an AI ‘kill switch’ through executive order
California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Sept. 18 to increase oversight of powerful artificial intelligence systems and requested recommendations for enhanced safety measures and reporting requirements.
West Campus development decision postponed by Cal Poly President Armstrong
Cal Poly President Jeffrey Armstrong announced he will postpone a decision regarding the proposed West Campus development plan, which includes a hotel and housing, until November 2026.
Cal Poly football’s live mascot tradition continues with Chase II
Cal Poly retired Chase, the university’s live mascot who ran onto the field before home football games for a decade. Chase II has now taken his place to continue the tradition. READ MORE: Cal Poly’s Chase the mustang bids farewell with a final gallop Chase II joined the Cal Poly herd after the university purchased […]
Kennedy Library remodel featured in American Library Association’s 2026 Library Design Showcase
Cal Poly’s Kennedy Library was featured in the 2026 American Libraries Magazine Library Design Showcase following a $78 million renovation that expanded student study spaces and improved energy efficiency.
A day in the life of Jeffrey Armstrong
It was Monday, and the sun was shining. Jeff woke up smiling, like he always does. He turned over to the other side of the bed to see Musty the Mustang. The mascot’s glass eyes stared back with the warmth of a lover.
Cornejo shatters personal best to lead Cal Poly Cross Country at Lakefront Invitational
Tatiana Cornejo finished third after cutting more than 40 seconds off her 6k personal best to lead the Mustangs in Chicago.
McCoy’s late touchdown lifts Cal Poly Football over Eastern Washington in 31-27 thriller
Anthony Grigsby Jr. connected with Tayvion McCoy for the game-winning touchdown before RL Miller intercepted Eastern Washington’s final Hail Mary attempt.
Cal Poly Women’s Soccer earns draw against Long Beach State to remain unbeaten in Big West play
The Mustangs erased a first-half deficit behind Miah Thomas’ penalty kick to finish their opening week of conference play unbeaten.
Cal Poly Volleyball starts Big West play 2-0 with win over CSUN
The Mustangs followed Friday’s sweep of CSU Bakersfield with a four-set victory over CSUN to complete an unbeaten opening weekend of Big West play.
‘This is something I’m going to tell my kids about’: Bening’s late goal wins sold-out Blue-Green Rivalry for Cal Poly
Devin Bening scored in the 87th minute to give the Mustangs their first win over UC Santa Barbara since 2024 in front of more than 11,000 fans.

